Comment from MKFlood
so that is when the river rises.. wink.. lol. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot if these elephants in the water is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2019

thanks a lot

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
I love elephants, they have a life long memory and never forget anything
Excellent capture, handsome that you even know the names of them -
Your picture is taken from a nice view point and has a good adapted framing
clear and sharp, natural contrast and genuine lighting
Seem her mom still has an eye on her
perfect composition with excellent use of space and a good first impression, well done

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2019

thanks a lot again Regina;
no name of course; Elie is just how they are called in Africa: the word elephant is too long; lol;

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 23-Nov-2019

hahaha you got me- love it

Comment from Shadow catcher
A great nature scene of this herd of elephants wading into the water to cool off as the ducks witch from the other side. nice panoramic crop,this photo also shows the trees and vegetation found in the area. Very good focus and colors,a great capture!

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2019

thanks so much again

Comment from Jodi Kay
Oh you are a lucky one to have the pleasure of capturing these! The color of the water is lovely. Very natural. My only suggestion would be to give a bit more room on top to see the treetops. What a fun image! Nice job!

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 Comment Written 22-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2019

thanks

Comment from LaTasha Young
What a relaxed moment captured in the wild! Colors and framing are good, particularly with the trees nicely lined in the background. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2019

thanks so much again

Comment from Nature Rick
Very beautiful wildlife photograph with several elephants and a baby bathing in the water. Natural colors and tones in the scene, good DoF, sharp focus, good composition and well framed. Overall, a Very Beautiful Wildlife Photograph, well done!

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2019

thanks so much again

reply by Nature Rick on 22-Nov-2019

Well Deserved!

Comment from michiganmike
A fine shot. I like the panoramic cropping that includes the wading birds that seem perfectly content to have the elephants share their fishing hole. A sharp image with great colors.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019

many thanks again

Comment from Charlie Newman
Knowing about the strong family bonds and protective instincts of an elephant herd leads me to believe no predators were nearby. I like the placement of the baby in the scene and the herd entering from the side. Separation between land and water at mid point provides nice balance to the scene.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019

many thanks charlie

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
a beautiful picture of the baby Elephant taking a bath while her mother keeps an eye on her along with the ducks lined up by the rushes. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019

merci suzanne

Comment from alaskapat
Awe, the baby got in the water first and seems to be enjoying a bath, I can see that the others are coming in as well.
This is well focused, this image is clear, well managed exposure, the colors and tones are natural.
I love elephants and from what I know about them , they are amazing ! Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019

thanks a lot Pat